Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 231: Chapter 230 ”Mom Shows Her Power

Ye Tianchen stood behind his mother, Luo Yan, without speaking. At this moment, he was merely looking at the old lady lying on the bed. This was his grandmother. Although it was the first time they had met, she gave Ye Tianchen a very kind and amiable feeling. In addition to his grandmother’s affection for Luo Yan since she was a child, Ye Tianchen’s impression of his grandmother became even better.

If it wasn’t for Ye Tianchen’s Superpower Perception sensing that all the organs in his grandmother’s body were failing, he would never have just watched this kind-hearted old woman pass away. He would have definitely sought out the Divine Doctor Ghost Hand to treat his grandmother. However, the failure of the various organs was a sign of aging, not a disease, so Zhang Yide was probably helpless too.

Standing around Luo Yan’s uncles, these people older than Ye Tianchen, all wore expressionless faces by the side. Although some of them were displeased with Luo Yan and even more afraid that she would take this opportunity to return to the Luo family and wanted to immediately drive her out, no one dared to do so. Madam Luo, who was also at the Supreme Emperor level in the Luo family, was about to pass away. At a time like this, no one wanted to become the target of criticism, especially Luo Yansong, Luo Yan’s father and Ye Tianchen’s grandfather, who was on his way back to the Luo Family’s Mansion. If he found out, he feared that even the Heavenly King wouldn’t escape the family’s punishment.

”Ye Tianchen, come here, let your grandmother have a look at you,” Luo Yan said as she always squatted by the bed, tightly holding her mother-in-law’s hand, before turning her head to speak to Ye Tianchen.

”Mm,” Ye Tianchen nodded and walked toward the large bed. His grandmother was a kind-hearted old woman. From this elder, Ye Tianchen didn’t feel any hostility, just as his mother had said—his grandmother was kind-hearted her entire life, never killing, often eating vegetarian, and was willing to engage in charitable work. She donated a lot of money to nursing homes, orphanages, and poor mountainous areas without leaving her name. She often said that good people will receive good karma, and that the heavens are fair.

Unexpectedly, as Ye Tianchen was ready to step forward, a woman in her thirties blocked his way. She was dressed in high-end labels, especially the large gemstone necklace on her wrist which was extraordinarily eye-catching.

”You can’t go over there,” the woman said coldly to Ye Tianchen.

”Why not?” Ye Tianchen asked indifferently.

”Why not? My grandmother is eminently noble. How can someone of low status like you come close? Get lost!” The woman was very aggressive, seemingly intent on humiliating Ye Tianchen in front of everyone.

”That’s right, your mother was driven out of the Luo family a long time ago...”

”You clueless fool, do you think the Luo family is a place you can just waltz into?”

”You have no manners at all. You don’t even know how to behave in front of your elders.”

”Kneel down and kowtow!”

Originally, these uncles were a bit upset about Luo Yan’s return to the Luo family. They were all afraid that once Luo Yan returned, she wouldn’t leave again. After all, Luo Yansong was getting old. Despite the severity of the past events, she was still his daughter, and blood is thicker than water, an inseparable bond of kinship. Who could guarantee that after Luo Yansong returned to the Luo family, he wouldn’t ask his daughter to move back to help him with some affairs?

At first, everyone was reluctant to make trouble, as Madam Luo was on her deathbed. Making a scene now would likely make them the target of criticism, especially if Luo Yansong found out. He would definitely be furious. In fact, Luo Yan’s father, Luo Yansong, was also a very remarkable person. Not only was he talented, but he was also very filial. On the matter of Luo Yan, he was resolute.

Luo Yan was driven out of the Luo family but harbored no hatred toward anyone in the Luo family because she saw them all as relatives. Take her father, Luo Yansong, for example. When he drove her out, although he was extremely strict and didn’t allow a single word of defense, Luo Yan could feel that her father was also very sad. Furthermore, after she left the Luo family, she heard that her father had been ill for more than a month before gradually recovering, leading the clever Luo Yan to wonder if her father had his own difficulties?

”Grandmother is about to leave this world, and yet there are descendants like you causing a commotion. I think she must be very saddened by this,” Ye Tianchen said while looking at the thirty-something-year-old woman in front of him, wanting to swell her mouth with a blow for her insolence, yet he held back for one reason only—to not let the elderly pass away unhappy.

”Hmph, what are you? You even dare to lecture me? Even by age, I’m your older cousin. There’s no place for you to speak here. Get out!” The thirty-something-year-old woman pointed at Ye Tianchen’s nose and scolded him with a cold snort.

It turned out that the woman who suddenly burst out and started yelling at Ye Tianchen was none other than Luo Yansong’s eldest daughter, named Luo Qinghong—Ye Tianchen’s cousin. Regrettably, this cousin didn’t possess any of the traits one would expect; in fact, her untimely outburst was particularly uncouth. If it wasn’t for the fact that many people present wanted to drive both Luo Yan and Ye Tianchen away, she probably would have been drowned by their spit.

Ye Tianchen glanced at Luo Qinghong. He didn’t want to bother with such a shrew. He was true to his principle of not hitting women, but that didn’t mean he would not strike a shrew. The only reason he refrained from acting was to avoid causing a scene and embarrassing his mother. More importantly, his grandmother was on her deathbed, and he did not want her to depart this world in unrest.

Everyone was looking at Ye Tianchen. Luo Yan frowned slightly, unsure of what to say. In fact, she had anticipated this sort of situation on her way here. That’s why she hadn’t wanted her son to accompany her inside. Now, the Luo family no longer felt any kinship toward her, treating her like a complete stranger.

”Grandmother, it’s me, Ye Tianchen. Mom and I have come back to see you!” Ye Tianchen walked to the bedside, took his grandmother’s hand, and said with a smile.

The elderly woman opened her eyes weakly. Her consciousness was already somewhat blurry. The only reason she still clung to life was that she had a wish unfulfilled, a scene she yearned to witness.

”Good child, cough cough... cough cough...” Before she could finish her sentence, the old lady started coughing violently, looking like she might not be able to hold on much longer. Everyone gathered around, thinking Madam Luo was about to breathe her last.

But at that moment, the old lady’s complexion suddenly flushed with color, as if a dying flame was flaring up once more. Her eyes opened wider and brightened, and to everyone’s astonishment, she slowly sat up, causing many to step back in disbelief. Luo Yan, with tears streaming down uncontrollably in excitement, hurried to help her grandmother sit up on the bed and positioned several pillows behind her for support.

All present, including Ye Tianchen’s mother Luo Yan, were astonished. Only Ye Tianchen understood what was happening. He knew his grandmother still had unfulfilled desires and was not ready to leave this world. He had transferred some of his own Superpower Essence—a pure force from his superpower—into his grandmother’s body when he held her hand. This was to help her hold on a little longer. That was all he could do. After all, the elderly lady’s organs were failing, and there was nothing more he could do.

”Are you Tianchen? I’ve heard about you from your mother on the phone. You resemble her a lot. They say a son who looks like his mother is blessed!” The old lady spoke with a smile, her spirit seeming much improved.

”Yes, Grandmother. Are you feeling better?” Ye Tianchen also asked with a smile.

”Much better. I’m really happy to see you and your mother, truly happy...” The elderly woman smiled kindly.

At that moment, Luo Qinghong, seeing that Ye Tianchen had ignored her and approached their grandmother, who seemed very pleased and happy with him, felt even more irritated. She had lived in the Luo Family’s Mansion since she was young and had never seen her grandmother treat her like that. Ye Tianchen was nothing but an outsider, and his mother had long been cast out of the family. Yet the grandmother cared for them like this, which made her feel even more unbalanced.

”Grandmother, I’m glad you’re feeling better. Now you can let these two outsiders leave!” Luo Qinghong said, lacking in grace and looking disdainfully at Luo Yan and Ye Tianchen.

Before the old lady could speak, Luo Yan couldn’t tolerate it any longer. Perhaps she would have endured it under normal circumstances, given her kind nature and disinterest in competing for fame or advantage. But today, at this very moment, her mother-in-law, the elder of all Luo family members, was dying, barely clinging to life. And yet there were people targeting her, not allowing her to die in peace. Even a clay Bodhisattva has three points of anger, especially toward such an evil person.

”I really don’t know what has become of you all. Has the glory of the Luo family completely intoxicated you with greed? Have you so lost yourselves that you would turn on your closest kin, including your siblings? You are my junior, and by seniority, you should be calling me Aunt. But what tone are you using to speak to me? How did your father educate you?” Luo Yan could no longer bear it and stared at Luo Qinghong as she questioned her.

Luo Qinghong was taken aback, involuntarily taking a few steps back. Having grown up in the Luo family, she knew from the older generation about Luo Yan being driven out of the family. Her generation considered Aunt Luo Yan to be very kind and easy to bully—otherwise, she wouldn’t have left the family in tears. But she did not expect Luo Yan to display such an intimidating presence now, and Luo Yan’s series of questions left Luo Qinghong speechless and with a flushed face.

”I... you...” Luo Qinghong was completely flushed, too ashamed to utter a word.

”Go and call your father for me. I want to ask this elder brother of mine how he has raised his children...” Luo Yan said coldly to Luo Qinghong.